Twitter Alert: Fear and cynicism as Karachi death toll rises
As a wave of violence gripped the metropolis on Thursday, local Twitterati expressed apprehension over the rise in killings, alongside taking jabs at political parties and security officials for failing to bring the situation under control.
A round-up of just a few tweets below:
My contact at one of the Clifton police stations has called to express his outrage at people not being able to get petrol.
What does it matter that lives are laid to waste? This collateral provides more meat to continue with dirty politics Karachi
As traditional business is down in Karachi, we can attract the mercenaries and assassins for field practice in Banaras, Kati Pahari, Orangi
Seized by a sudden desire to call my followers and address them by telephone for six hours. #NotMQMInLondon
No value for human life Karachi this looks like a war zone
Hope the politics of violence, blackmail & political opportunism will end in Karachi. Whose interest the mafias are serving? Obv not the citizens